Walter Kohn
1923 – 2016 United States
chemistphysicistuniversity teacher
Who was Walter Kohn?
American physicist (1923–2016)
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Walter Kohn (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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ParentSalomon Kohn
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Chemistry | 1998 | for his development of the density-functional theory |
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